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the instrument cluster) remains on continuously after
starting the engine of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
steeringwheelrightandlefttocleartheareaaroundthe
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and DRIVE. Usually, the least accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin-
ningthewheelsismosteffective.
8.
Whenremovingthejumpercables,reversetheabove
sequenceexactly.Becarefulofthemovingbeltsandfan.
NOTE: TurnOFFtheElectronicStabilityProgram(ESP)
— if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if
equippedbeforerockingthevehicle.Referto“Electronic
StabilityProgram”or“TractionControlSystem”inSec-
tion5.
WARNING!
Anyprocedureotherthanabovecouldresultin:
Personalinjurycausedbyelectrolytesquirtingout
thebatteryvent
Personalinjuryorpropertydamageduetobattery
explosion
Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
ofimmobilizedvehicle
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CAUTION!
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When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels
fasterthan15mph(24km/h),ordrivetraindamage
mayresult.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
Ifyourvehiclebecomesstuckinmud,sand,orsnow,it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
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| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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